This specification template guides AI agents through planning, implementing, and testing features for the RenderTrust project. Follow this template to ensure comprehensive documentation, proper testing, and adherence to project standards.
- Linear Issue: REN-XX: Issue Title
- Spec ID: SPEC-REN-XX-[short-description]
- [Describe the primary goal of this feature/task in 1-2 sentences]
- [Explain the business value and user impact]
- As a [user type], I want to [action/feature], so that [benefit/value]
- As a [user type], I want to [action/feature], so that [benefit/value]
- [Add more user stories as needed]
- [Specific, measurable outcome that must be achieved]
- [Specific, measurable outcome that must be achieved]
- [Add more criteria as needed]
- All unit tests pass
- All integration tests pass
- Code follows project style guidelines
- Documentation is updated
- [Break down the high-level objective into concrete, measurable steps]
- [Each objective should be specific enough to guide implementation but not overly detailed]
- [Include dependencies between objectives if applicable]
- [Describe the architectural approach]
- [Include diagrams or references to architecture documents if applicable]
- [Explain how this fits into the existing RenderTrust architecture]
- [List external dependencies (libraries, services, APIs)]
- [List internal dependencies (other RenderTrust components)]
- [Specify version requirements if applicable]
- [Describe security requirements and considerations]
- [Include encryption, authentication, and authorization details if applicable]
- [Reference relevant security documentation]
- [Specify performance expectations (latency, throughput, resource usage)]
- [Define benchmarks or metrics for measuring performance]
- Follow RenderTrust coding standards
- Use [specific patterns or practices relevant to this task]
- Ensure proper error handling and logging
- Include comprehensive comments and documentation
- [List existing files and components that will be modified]
- [Describe the current state of the system relevant to this task]
- [Include code snippets or references to key existing functionality]
- [List all files that will exist after implementation (new and modified)]
- [Describe the expected state of the system after implementation]
- [Include expected interfaces, APIs, or data structures]
- [List specific unit tests to be created or updated]
- [Specify test coverage expectations]
- [Include edge cases and error scenarios to test]
- [Describe integration test scenarios]
- [Specify components to be tested together]
- [Include end-to-end workflows to validate]
- [Describe performance testing approach if applicable]
- [Specify benchmarks and acceptance thresholds]
Ordered from start to finish with detailed implementation guidance
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[First task with specific implementation details]
- File(s) to create/modify: [file path(s)] - Function(s) to create/modify: [function name(s)] - Implementation details: - [Specific code changes or algorithms to implement] - [Data structures to use] - [Edge cases to handle] - Testing approach: - [How to test this specific task] - [Test cases to cover] -
[Second task with specific implementation details]
- File(s) to create/modify: [file path(s)] - Function(s) to create/modify: [function name(s)] - Implementation details: - [Specific code changes or algorithms to implement] - [Data structures to use] - [Edge cases to handle] - Testing approach: - [How to test this specific task] - [Test cases to cover] -
[Continue with additional tasks as needed]
These subtasks will be added to the original Linear issue
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[Subtask title]
- Description: [Detailed description]
- Estimated effort: [Small/Medium/Large]
- Dependencies: [List any dependencies]
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[Subtask title]
- Description: [Detailed description]
- Estimated effort: [Small/Medium/Large]
- Dependencies: [List any dependencies]
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[Continue with additional subtasks as needed]
- [List documentation files that need to be created or updated]
- [Specify the content to add or modify]
- [Include API documentation requirements if applicable]
- [Describe any special considerations for deploying this change]
- [Include migration steps if applicable]
- [Specify monitoring requirements]
- Risk: [Describe potential risk]
- Mitigation: [Describe mitigation strategy]
- Risk: [Describe potential risk]
- Mitigation: [Describe mitigation strategy]
Use this template when creating a pull request for your implementation
# Pull Request Template
## Overview
<!-- Provide a brief description of what this PR does -->
[Brief description of the implementation based on this spec]
## Changes
<!-- List the specific changes made in this PR -->
- [Major change 1]
- [Major change 2]
- [Major change 3]
## Technical Details
<!-- Explain any technical decisions, trade-offs, or architectural considerations -->
[Explain key technical decisions made during implementation]
## Testing
<!-- Describe how you tested these changes -->
- [ ] Tested changes in local development environment
- [ ] Checked for errors in console logs and network requests
- [ ] Ran full build to verify production readiness
- [ ] Updated or added unit tests
- [ ] Performed integration testing
## Impact
<!-- Describe the potential impact of these changes on users or other parts of the system -->
[Describe how these changes affect the system and users]
## Related Issues
<!-- Link to any related issues -->
- Resolves [REN-XX: Issue Title]
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<!-- Please ensure your PR follows our contribution guidelines -->
- [ ] I have followed the SAFe Essentials workflow
- [ ] I have consulted with team members as needed
- [ ] I have updated documentation as necessary
- [ ] I have verified that these changes meet the acceptance criteria- Thoroughly researched and understood the requirements
- Created detailed implementation plan
- Added subtasks to Linear issue
- Implemented code changes
- Written comprehensive tests
- Verified all tests pass
- Updated documentation
- Code compiles without errors or warnings
- Performed self-review of code
- Created pull request (if applicable)
- [Note any important information not covered elsewhere]
- [List questions that need clarification]
- [Include alternative approaches considered]